The finalists for 2024 SASA Best Young Sommelier to be announced in Stellenbosch on 11/9 are George Young Vergenoegd Löw The Wine Estate , Gregory Lorimer Oldenburg Vineyards and Amos Sobashe (indpndt).

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Sommeliers are dedicated to food and beverage service excellence. Today, the winner of the SASA Best Young Sommelier competition will be decided Vergenoegd Löw The Wine Estate . Underlining our region's focus on top quality, two of the three finalists are locals!

Good luck to all. Naturally, we're rooting for the five members of the Stellenbosch Wine Routes. @Flagstone has two wines in the line-up… #DrinkQuality #StellenboschQuality

The calm before the storm - prepping for the judging of the SASA ‘Best Young Sommelier of South Africa’ 🇿🇦 finals.

HAPPENING NOW: SASA finals for the Best Young Sommelier of the Year. Follow us here and on Facebook Stellenbosch Wine Routes for the results!🤩

🧵The Old Vine Project hosts the first Old Vine Experience – a celebration of wines and food on 5, 6 November. A selection of Certified Heritage Vineyards wines can be tasted in the magnificent setting of Ernie Els Winery outside Stellenbosch. Tickets are R1250 each. #oldvines

George Young, resident sommelier Vergenoegd Löw The Wine Estate in Stellenbosch, has been named Best Young Sommelier of 2024!

Entries for the Prescient Cabernet Sauvignon Report 2024 are now open: winemag.co.za/wine/industry-…

HONOURED It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our Viticulturists and Farm Manager, Danie van Zyl. Danie has been an integral part of the Alto family for over 20 years. He was the cornerstone of our team, whose dedication, expertise, and passion for

NEWS🍷: The association of #OrganicWines #SouthAfrica has just launched and it includes Stellenbosch wine farms Spier Wine Farm, Stark-Condé Wines, Longridge among its members. Going to be BIG!

The Woordfees festival returns to Stellenbosch 28/9-6/10 . See over 400 productions across 60 venues - and enjoy some spectacular wine too. Events incl 'Picasso, Pinotage and Piano'; and, a harvest table Spier Wine Farm. Info: woordfees.co.za/program/

Alto Wine Estate celebrates 100th vintage of #AltoRouge today. Many industry legends in attendance.

Hoe groot is die voorreg om die 100ste oesjaar van een van ons ou gunstelinge te kan proe. Bertho vd Westhuizen vertel hoe die #AltoRouge sy ontstaan gehad het. Hoe anders het die wêreld in 1924 gelyk! Kelderproe by kerslig. Wat 'n Maandag!

Some Alto Wine Estate Rouge by candle-light. Neil Ellis tells winemaker Bertho vd Westhuizen he should take a sabbatical, come back after a year and then he'll fully realise how fantastic the wines are.

Elder winemaker Neil Ellis, attending Alto Wine Estate Rouge 100th vintage celebration: "A lot of attention is given to brands, some who've hardly been around 5y. But Alto is proper. It's a real place with a real history that will be around for another 100y."

Plenty happening in Stellenbosch around #HeritageDay in the coming weeks. Book now! 🔥22/9 Knorhoek braai tinyurl.com/dhjbf6rr 🔥24/9 Asara picnic & music tinyurl.com/ytvsz4sf 🔥24/9 Vredenheim potjiekos tinyurl.com/2kx9t73c

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𝗪𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗳𝗲𝗲𝘀-𝗪𝘆𝗻𝘀𝗸𝗼𝗼𝗹: 𝗣𝗶𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝟭𝟬𝟭 🍷 🗓 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: 2 October 2024 ⏰ 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 18:00 📍 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲: Die Khaya 💸 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗲: R170 | R200 at the door ➡️ quicket.co.za/events/268064-… #stellenbosch Stellenbosch Municipality Stellenbosch Wine Routes Toyota Stellenbosch Woordfees